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Aug 7, 1987 · Masters of the Universe: Directed by Gary Goddard. With Dolph Lundgren, Frank Langella, Meg Foster, Billy Barty. The heroic warrior He-Man battles against the evil lord Skeletor and his armies of darkness for control of Castle Grayskull.
Skeletor : People of Eternia! I stand before the Great Eye of the galaxy. Chosen by destiny to receive the powers of Greyskull! This inevitable moment will transpire before your eyes, even as He-Man himself bears witness to it.
Jul 20, 2021 · In the years since, some people (obviously not Skeletor fans) have asked Langella and why he took the part — but the actor has said he looks back on the film with genuine fondness.
Frank Langella portrayed Skeletor in the 1987 live-action film. As this was a PG motion picture, this depiction of the character was far darker and more menacing than his comical animated counterpart, serving as both a competent and threatening antagonist to the heroes.
Several reviewers praised Frank Langella's portrayal of Skeletor, including Rose DeWolf in the Philadelphia Daily News (though saying his costume looked like a Halloween mask) and Roger Hulburt of the South Florida Sun Sentinel.
During the 80's Toy Expo, Alan Oppenheimer, Skeletor's original voice actor discusses Frank Langella's portrayal of Skeletor in the live-action Masters of the Universe film that starred...
Frank Langella says that Skeletor is his favorite role
